Didrick & Adam Young Unite for Monstercat Release “Ready to Fly”

After having to sit on it for nearly five years, Didrick‘s “Ready to Fly” is finally out for the world to hear.

Yes, you read that right. Prior to its release on Monstercat‘s “Instinct” imprint today, Didrick’s collaboration with Adam Young had been sitting on the shelf since 2013. While the up-and-coming Swedish producer hasn’t spoken on the matter in full detail, a statement on Instagram did provide some clarity.

A post shared by Didrick (@didrickofficial) on Jan 8, 2018 at 8:05am PST

For those unaware, Adam Young is the man behind the electronic music projects Port Blue and Sky Sailing, though he is best known under the Owl City moniker (which spawned such hits as “Fireflies” and “Good Time”). Young has done features with numerous EDM producers, including Chicane and Armin van Buuren. Prior to “Ready to Fly,” his most recent feature was on the Paul van Dyk-produced “Eternity” in 2012.

While it is definitely exciting that an up-and-comer like Didrick was able to work with Billboard chart-topper, one of the coolest things about “Ready to Fly” is how its sound rounds out. Because Didrick’s music has traditionally been so inspired by Young’s work, the song – especially in its synth work – sounds like it could fit very snug on an early Owl City album (All Things Bright and Beautiful or even Ocean Eyes, perhaps).

In truth, “Ready to Fly” sounds more “Owl City” than Young has himself recently (take “All My Friends,” for example). On this song, Didrick did an absolutely incredible job translating that 2009-2011 synthpop style for a more modern, commercial audience (even sprinkling in elements of future bass and trap).

We can’t speak for everyone, but we think “Ready to Fly” was the perfect way for Monstercat to kick off their new YouTube channel. If you’d like to become a founding subscriber of “Monstercat: Instinct,” click here.